State of Uttar Pradesh vs. 5 Accused — Ashiyana cyber fraud and bank account forgery case

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1. News15 Oct 2026

   Cyber fraud racket: Councillor’s forged seal, fake Aadhaar cards used to open ac/s; 5 held in Lko

   “The gang allegedly lured people from rural areas to Lucknow with promises of money, arranged rented accommodation for them and used forged documents to open bank accounts in their names. The accounts were then used to receive money generated through cybercrime,” SHO Gajendra Kumar Rai said.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Five individuals were arrested for allegedly running a cyber fraud racket using fake documents.

   Who:

   Five accused people were arrested by the Ashiyana police station.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Ashiyana police station, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The accused are accused of using a forged councillor seal and fake Aadhaar cards to open bank accounts.

   What it means:

   The five accused are now in police custody following their arrest.

   Hindustan Times
2. Arrest14 Oct 2026

   Cyber fraud by opening bank accounts using other people's Aadhaar cards: 5 accused arrested, fake documents also recovered.

   Ashiyana police cyber fraud arrests in Lucknow, fake documents and bank scam. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Ashiyana police have arrested five accused involved in cyber fraud. These people used to commit fraud by opening bank accounts using fake documents and others' Aadhaar cards.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police arrested five people for allegedly running a cyber fraud scheme using forged bank accounts.

   Who:

   The Uttar Pradesh state police arrested five individuals accused of creating fake accounts with stolen Aadhaar details.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Ashiyana police station, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   They were arrested for allegedly opening bank accounts using other people’s Aadhaar cards and creating fake documents.

   What it means:

   The police have moved the case forward by taking the suspects into custody and seizing evidence for investigation.

   Dainik Bhaskar